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University of
Toledo
to Host Fourth Annual African-American Festival
Special to The Truth
An event that has become a Toledo Urban
Federal Credit Union
tradition over the last few years will have a new home this
July. On July 12, and 13, Toledo Urban’s African-American
Festival will take place on The University of Toledo Scott
Park Campus.
The celebration of the African-American culture features,
music, food, rides and a parade. The parade will begin on
Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m., with the festival activities
running from noon-10 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on
Sunday, July 13.
“We’re thrilled that The University of Toledo has offered to
host this important community event,” Suzette Cowell, CEO of
Toledo Urban Federal Credit
Union and the event organizer. “We will have an extensive
musical line-up and some wonderful activities for the whole
family to enjoy.”
According to Cowell, the new location is appealing, in that
it keeps the event close to the community, without some of
the logistical challenges a neighborhood event can pose.
“This event will retain the character of the original,” said
Cowell. “Each year we have grown in turn out, and we expect
that to continue with UT as a partner.”
“Holding this event on our Scott Park Campus seemed a
natural fit,” said Lawrence J. Burns, vice president for
enrollment, marketing and communications. “We at The
University of Toledo want to do all we can to build
connections with our community, and this is a perfect way to
further develop that relationship.”
For more information on the Toledo Urban Federal Credit
Union’s African-American Festival, contact Cowell at
419.255.8876.
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